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Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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River Retreat
Outside seating
River Retreat
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
  • Place, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet

main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach

A place to relax and enjoy nature's attractions, on Turangi's most beautiful riverside area in Taupahi Road. This spacious and modernised riverside home is well set up with everything for comfort , so you can relax and recharge or take advantage of all the activities available close by in the Central North Island.Just two minutes walk to world famous fishing pools such as the Breakfast Pool and Major Jones. There is no shortage of local activities with fabulous river and mountain walks, some fantastic bike tracks to suit all levels of rider (2 adult bikes available in garage), hot pools , a lovely golf course 5 mins drive away, ski fields, cafes , including one cafe at the top of our driveway, and restaurants all just minutes away. The Lake is only a 5 minute drive and has a great boat ramp at Tokaanu (10 min drive). River Retreat offers excellent off street parking for cars and is right next door to Brook Mews - another holiday cottage available through bookabach which could also be booked for reunions and large group visits.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay, except for long weekends and Christmas holidays. Long weekends have a 3 night minimum stay.
Linen available for additional charge. Portacot, baby bedding and highchair supplied. Smokers must smoke outside (use covered deck) . Cleaning fee of $75 applies.

Well behaved pets OK with prior arrangement.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$60.00 per stay);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • River Vineyard - 9 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fabulous River Retreat 3 bedroom bach located?

This family-friendly Turangi holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay again great cottage and great location with everything there and fantastic we can bring our dog wonderful host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here, this was our 5th time we think. Homely and clean, with space for everyone. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a plumbing issue phoned and they had a plumber there next morning. Plenty of firewood which is always the case. Large house with everything you need. A little run down but very comfortable. Recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The property was very spacious and very well equipped, in a fabulous location. We loved the quirkinesss of the house, enjoyed the games room in the garage and even had a soak in the "lilac" bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raima R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Retreat

The River Retreat had everything we needed and more. The bikes were great, rode the river trail, the fire place was second to none. We attended a wedding in Turangi and loved the 3 days there. Very handy to numerous places. We would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Spacious living area. Older type house. Close to cafe and nice stroll to township. Lovely river walk and great bike rides
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stepen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real Batch

This is a real batch you feel relaxed as soon as you walk in the door with the added bonus of having the excellent creel cafe a few doors down
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cole N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

short but sweet

Stayed here for 1 night while in Turangi, house was nice, clean and warm, good for group of people as there was 2 bathrooms. Would stay agian if i were to be in Turangi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele H., Langs beach new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach

This is an old property very bachy which allows dog which is perfect for us. Very well stocked and host is great to deal with if any issues arrise. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great batch

It’s a classic, but fantastic! Apart from the fire that is a bit old and takes a while to start kicking some heat out the place is great. Heaps and heaps of space to spread out and enjoy with the family. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breakaway...

Lovely property, very tidy and well appointed. Close to everything we needed it was in a perfect location. Even though though we didn’t use it the games room looked awesome. The log fire and plenty of wood meant we were very cosy on a very indifferent few days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jodee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

warm cosy & fabulous

This property is fantastic, warm, welcoming and just an all round fantastic place to relax after a days fishing, skiing or hiking. the river is an easy 30 second stroll, the local town a short walk or drive away. The fire place makes the house so warm and cosy in the cooler months and the ammenities in the home are great. The best bit is they are pet friendly. We travel to Turangi annually and this house is always my first choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly quite bach

Lovely rustic 'old school' family friendly bach in the quite riverside part of Turangi, perfect for fishing/MTB/hiking/skiing groups and families. 1 min walk from a great cafe and fishing store and 5 mins walk from one of the worlds best trout fishing rivers. Great outdoor 'man cave' with couches, stereo, pool and darts. Lovely wood burner for winter time that keeps the entire house toasty. Lots of puzzles, board games, DVDs and CDs to choose from along with comfy beds. We will definitely be back to stay again thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A weekend away

This is what I would call a typical kiwi batch, older and a bit tired but with everything needed for a holiday. Had a couple of minor issues with plumbing and a light blown in kitchen. Would really benefit from wifi. But it was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great space. great fire. comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed staying here again - much appreciated. Host great to deal with. Fishing was also fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fabulous place to stay, my family does so yearly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage great set up lovely and warm with the fire and excellent location to the riverWe will bring k again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family with teens

Fantastic location close to river, has everything you need. Great to have pool table to keep kids entertained at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfried H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saint Bernard club day

All good , except the vacuumcleaner , useless to clean up doghairs ! We loved the spacious house and secure dogarea , great logburner and ample dry firewood .Thanks for letting us stay , would love to come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review.

Perfect location for fishing. Old holiday bach with wood burner to warm up after cold day.Unfortunately cleaners had not cleaned toilet before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely bach with everything you need. Great fireplace kept the house toasty. Excellent location. Had a lovely family break and we would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and warm

Our second stay here, location is fabulous, place is cosy and has all you need. Dog friendly with a closed off area accessible from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turangi Break

Nice central place to stay in Turangi. Short walk to shops. Coffee next door and lovely river walks. Nice quiet area
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Great house good location
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by reklaww4

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What makes this property unique

Games cupboard, pool table and books for indoor recreation. Cosy woodburner and good supply of wood,

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